The Story Behind the Star Spangled Banner

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What event inspired Francis Scott Key to write 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?

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The Battle of Baltimore

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In what year did the bombardment of Fort McHenry take place?

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1814

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Who was the American lawyer that wrote 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?

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Francis Scott Key

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How long did the bombardment of Fort McHenry last?

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25 hours

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What was the original name under which 'The Star-Spangled Banner' was distributed? Options: Battle Hymn of the Republic, American Anthem, Ode to Fort McHenry, Defence of Fort M'Henry

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Defence of Fort M'Henry

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Who commissioned Mary Pickersgill to make the flag that inspired the national anthem?

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George Armistead

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How much was Mary Pickersgill paid for creating the Star-Spangled Banner?

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$405.90

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What was the size of the flag made by Mary Pickersgill?

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30 by 42 feet

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Which flag actually flew during the Battle of Baltimore? Options: The garrison flag, The storm flag, The Union Jack, The American flag

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The storm flag

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When did 'The Star-Spangled Banner' become America's national anthem?

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1931